Kalmia angustifolia
Showy pink flowers.
Common Name | sheep laurel |
Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
Firewise Rating | MODERATELY Firewise (2) |
Urban Use | Low |
Invasive | No |
Native | Yes |
Utility Use | Yes |
Ladder Potential without Pruning | No |
Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Heat Tolerance Zone | 5 |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
Soil pH | Acidic |
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | High |
Salt Tolerance | No |
Drought Resistance | Medium |
Pest Resistance | High |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Plant Form | Round |
Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 4 |
Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 1.2 |
Trunk Size | Multi-stem >= 6, |
Bark | Smooth |
Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
Leaf Color | Green None |
Leaf Type | Simple |
Leaf Characteristics | Waxy-dense |